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Patent GB-189719950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Type-writing Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1897-08-30
Granted: 1897-10-09
Abstract: 19,950. Boult, A. J., [Spiro, C.]. Aug. 30. Type-writers.-Relates to ink-ribbon arrangements for type-writers and printing-telegraphs. The invention is shown as applied to a barlock machine. The ribbon passes from one spool to the other over ribbon-guiding arms B pivoted at B<1> and operated by a universal bar. Pivoted at A<3> to the standard A is an arm or piece E engaged and oscillated by a rod b carried by the arms B. On the piece E are pivoted two pawls F<1>, one for operating each spool. One pawl is held in engagement with its spool, and the other out of engagement, by a lever pivoted to the piece E. This lever may be operated by a lever G, and it is also operated automatically to reverse the ribbon-feed by means of hooks or arms j, j<1> of levers J, J<1> resting on the ribbon between the flanges of the spools. The levers J, J<1> also serve to retain the spools in place on their pivots. Retaining-pawls H<1> are engaged and disengaged by the lever which reverses the feed.
Patent GB-189721579-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Humidifying Air in Textile Mills or Factories.
Inventor: CHELL THOMAS
Filed: 1897-09-21
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 21,579. Chell, T. Sept. 21. Air, moistening.-A fan d withdraws the foul air from a spinning shed, and fresh air is moistened as it enters to take its place by a semi-cylinder of spray in front of the window.
Patent GB-189730297-A (GB)
Title: Steel Water Cooled Tuyeres and Tuyere Blocks for Blast Furnaces.
Inventor: STEVENSON JOHN LESTER
Filed: 1897-12-22
Granted: 1898-02-19
Abstract: 30,297. Stevenson, J. L., and Evans, J. Dec. 22. Drawings to Specification. TuyÞres; blast furnaces.-Water tuyeres for blast furnaces and also the tuyÞre blocks are made of crucible.or other steel.
Patent GB-189730419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Furniture.
Inventor: HOUGHTON ALICE MARTHA ELIZABET
Filed: 1897-12-23
Granted: 1898-12-10
Abstract: 30,419. Houghton, A. M. E. Dec. 23. Furniture, folding; tables; stools; looking-glasses. -Relates to the construction of portable furniture and in particular to tables and stools. An upright A of bamboo or light metal tubing is provided with a base C folding like an umbrella frame, as shown in Fig. 2, and a similar frame B for supporting a removable top D. The latter is made of a number of strips of wood or aluminium attached to a piece of American cloth so as to be easily rolled up. The table may serve as a dressing- table, card table, writing-table, or camp stool. The tube A may be arranged to hold a candle lamp E as shown in Fig. 1<A>. An extinguisher is also provided consisting of a cap L hinged to a collar M and held down by a spring catch N. The table may also be fitted with a shaving-mirror G as shown in Fig. 4, carrying candle lamps E and a water-vessel K over one of the candles. The mirror with its candle holder and supports, when detached from the table, is packed in a flat case which may also hold razors and the like. The candle-shade holder, Fig. 8, is made so that the ring 0 supporting the shade may be turned so as to lie flat as shown in dotted lines.
Patent GB-189803864-A (GB)
Title: Improved Detachable Rollers for Bottom of Sliding Doors.
Inventor: BOUSFIELD JOHN
Filed: 1898-02-16
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 3864. Bousfield, J. Feb. 16. Pulleys, axle &c.-Relates to rollers for the bottoms of sliding doors. The roller axle is seated in longitudinal slots in the frame-plates, which are held together by screws and sockets riveted or cast in place.
Patent GB-189807078-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Furnaces or Grates for the Consumption of Mineral Oils or the like as Fuel.
Inventor: MITCHELL ALEXANDER
Filed: 1898-03-23
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 7078. Mitchell, A. March 23. Liquid-fuel furnaces.- Liquid f u e l is passed from suitable tanks to layers of asbestos, fireclay, or the like contained within the furnaces to be heated. Arrangements are also provided for supplying air. Fig. 3 shows the invention as applied to a locomotive. The tender F, containing the fuel, is protected from heat by a water jacket J and a coating K of suitable non-conducting material. The fuel is passed to the layers D by pipes F. Air for combustion enters by the open-mouthed, perforated pipes H which penetrate the layers.
Patent GB-189807621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Weft Pirns.
Inventor: WILSON HERBERT WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-03-30
Granted: 1899-02-04
Abstract: 7621. Wilson, H. W. March 30. Loompirns.-The head b is strengthened by a hoop c and shield d.
Patent GB-189807968-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fastening Apparatus applicable to Tailboards of Carts and Vans, Cupboard Doors, and the like.
Inventor: DEBOO JOHN
Filed: 1898-04-04
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 7968. Deboo, J., and James, T. H. April 4. Fastenings for boxes, cupboard doors, drawers, cart and van tailboards, and windows. The catch d, pivoted at e, moves in the slot c and has a spring f. When the catch is closed it engages the latch h secured to the door, tailboard, &c. The dotted lines show the catch in the open position.
Patent GB-189808526-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in connection with Brakes for Velocipedes.
Inventor: CAMPBELL JOHN DOUGLAS SUTHERLA
Filed: 1898-04-12
Granted: 1899-02-18
Abstract: 8526. Lorne, Sir J. D. S. Campbell, Marquis of. April 12. Brakes operated by the weight of the rider. Fig. 1 shows the application of the invention to a bicycle. The hollow brake rod h is secured by a clip g<2> to the adjustable rod, g, f attached to links e secured to the frame C. The rod h is guided in the eye j<2> of the rod j, which telescopes into the tube k<3> secured to the rear fork by clips k<4>. A rod i, adjustable within the rod h, is provided with a cradle carrying a pad I. The brake block L, which is adapted to act upon the rear wheel tyre, is secured upon the end of the rod h. The rider may move backwards so as to press on the pad I and so apply the brake. A spring h<2> brings and retains the brake out of action. The pad may be attached to the saddle by a spring, or the brake may be applied by a spring and taken off again by the weight of the rider. The arrangement is also described as applied to a rim brake by the addition of suitable levers. The Provisional Specification states that the pad may be formed with, or hinged to, the saddle, and the brake is stated to be applicable to tricycles &c.
Patent GB-189814165-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Mining or Cutting Coal.
Inventor: WRIGHTSON THOMAS
Filed: 1898-06-27
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 14,165. Wrightson, T., and Morison, J. June 27. Undercutting.-The frame on which the machine is carried is constructed of two bars b<1>, b' adjustably or otherwise secured to two jacks a, a', of the cylinder and ram type, with pivoted claws for securing them between the roof and floor. Preferably the jacks are pneumatic, but they may be extended by other means. A slide b, fed along the bars b<1>, b<2> by an endless chain f and winch e, or by rack or other gearing, carries the cutting-mechanism and motors. The cutting-mechanism in the form shown consists of upper and lower hollow bar cutters d, through which air is supplied for blowing away the cuttings, and each bar is driven direct by its own motor c, but other arrangements may be used. Thus, a single motor may drive both cutters by spur gearing, and the motor may be mounted on a truck or on a separate slide working on additional bars similar to b<1>, b<2> carried by the jacks.
Patent GB-189823687-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Decanting and Regulating the Flow of Liquids.
Inventor: JAMES ALFRED
Filed: 1898-11-10
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 23,687. James, A. Nov. 10. Decanting and settling.-Consists of improved apparatus for drawing off the clear liquid from a settling-tank, such apparatus being applicable in connection with wet methods of extracting metals. The draw-off pipe is connected by a swivel joint at I to the discharge, and is provided with a float K, which is fixed at an adjustable distance in front of the inlet F. The flow from the tank is practically constant, since the inlet F is normally at about the same depth below the surface. When, however, the level is very low, the inlet F is held clear, so that the drawing off of unsettled and muddy liquid is prevented.
Patent GB-189902743-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in and relating to Automatic Stoking Apparatus.
Inventor: GOFF DANIEL
Filed: 1899-02-07
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 2743. Goff, D. Feb 7. Mechanical stoking.-Fuel is fed from the hopper 39 down the shoot 27 to the ledge 29, which is provided with directing blades or partitions 30. In the case of a steam-boiler furnace, the supply is automatically controlled by the variations in the steam pressure. Superheated steam is delivered at 26 to the top of the shoot and through nozzles 37<x> at the bottom. This steam is generated by circulating water from a reservoir 11 through a removable water box 16, and is passed through a passage 25 below the shoot. The nozzles 37<x> have inclined apertures as shown in Fig. 6, and they are adjustable on their axes to vary the direction of the issuing jets of steam. The feeding of the fuel is effected by a double helix 47 arranged to draw the fuel from the sides to the centre, and formed with continuous blades or with a series of fingers helically arranged. This helix is operated by weights hung on an endless chain 53, the motion of the chain being arrested when the boiler pressure rises sufficiently to lift a loaded valve 59. The lifting of the valve acts to interpose a stop in the teeth of the gear-wheels. Similarly, the motion may be arrested when the pressure of the superheated steam generated in the box 16 rises above a certain limit. Furnace gases, withdrawn from the uptake by a fan, may be delivered at 40 into the shoot and also into the ashpit and above the grate. The invention is illustrated as applied to an externally-fired multitubular boiler. It may also be applied to a vertical boiler, in which case the fuel is discharged on to a ledge or "deflector" with a lip at its outer edge. Exhaust steam may be delivered at 13<x> into the water-circulation pipes connected to the box 16.
Patent GB-189909643-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Casting Mechanism of Linotype Machines.
Inventor: LOCK WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-05-08
Granted: 1900-03-24
Abstract: 9643. Lock, W. H., Barr, M., and Isherwood, H. May 8. Linotype machines. -Relates to improvements in the casting - mechanism of linotype machines, more especially of the Mergenthaler machine (Specification No. 14,582, A.D. 1890). The invention consists of a device for automatically preventing the metal pump from acting whenever a line of insufficient length is sent to the casting-mechanism. Fig. 2 shows the metal pot V in rear elevation. The lever v<61> actuates the pump piston, the descent of which forces the molten metal into the mould, but this lever can be prevented from descending by causing the upper end of the bell-crank lever p<48> to move into its path. This is effected by the contact with the screw stud 4 of a block 1, Fig. 5, pivoted at 3 to the justifying-lever p<12>. The justifying-lever is pivoted at its left-hand end, and its right-hand end serves to raise the justifying-plates which elevate the depending wedges Z, Fig. 3, of the space-bars z<11> so as to wedge the composed line of matrices firmly between the vice jaws p<1>, p<2>, which hold it before the mould. The movement of the lever p<12> will cease as soon as the line is fully expanded, but if a line of insufficient length is in the vice, the long space-bar wedges will be free to rise through a much greater distance, and the lever p<12> will rise sufficiently to throw the lever p<48> into the path of the pump lever v<61>. In order to enable the pump to act when the machine is used to cast blank slugs, the following devices are employed :- The rock-shaft 7 is so connected with the lever by means of which the operator sends the composed line away towards the vice that, on the despatch of each line, the arm 9 rocks the lever 5 into the position shown in Fig. 5, so as to bring the abutment 1 into effective position. As the lever p<12> rises, the arm 6 trips the finger 18 on the fixed post 17 out of its way, but in descending the arm 6 is lifted so as to throw the abutment 1 into an inclined and inactive position and engage the stud 15 with the shoulder 14 of the spring detent 13. No stoppage of the pump can then occur until a fresh line has been despatched by the operator, so that the casting of blank slugs can proceed uninterruptedly in spite of the fact that the absence of space-bars allows of the maximum movement of the justifying-lever. A bell 20 carried by the justifying-lever is rung whenever the lever rises sufficiently for the fixed stud 24 to disengage the stem 21 of the clapper 22 from the spring clip 23 on the justifying-lever. The stem 21 is re-engaged with the clip by the detaining action of a stud 25 during the descent of the justifying-lever. The line 26 represents a horizontal plane common to Figs. 2 and 5, of which Fig. 5 is drawn to the larger scale, and is in a plane at right-angles to that of Fig. 2. Reference is made to Specification No. 28,081, A.D. 1896.
Patent GB-189915419-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Draw-benches.
Inventor: MUNTZ GERARD ALBERT
Filed: 1899-07-27
Granted: 1900-04-21
Abstract: 15,419. Muntz, G. A., and Astbury, A. J. July 27. Drawing.-The carriage b of a draw-bench is automatically returned after each operation by a weighted cord l, wound on a drum m, which is carried by a shaft i. The shaft also has a pulley, on which is wound a cord f, passing over a guidepulley g, and attached to the carriage. During the drawing operation, a weighted hook e couples the carriage to the driving-chain d, the cord l being wound on the drum. When the article leaves the draw-plate c, the recoil automatically releases the carriage, and allows the cord l and its weight to run down and return the carriage. The cord f may carry a weight, and the shaft and drums be dispensed with. The invention is applicable to machines for drawing tubes, rods, wire, and strips of metal or metallic alloys.
Patent GB-189915722-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Motor Road Vehicles.
Inventor: HICKS BOHN CHAPIN
Filed: 1899-08-01
Granted: 1899-10-07
Abstract: 15,722. Hicks, B. C. Aug. 1. Motor road vehicles.-The invention has special reference to the framing of a light vehicle. The body is carried at one end on springs D, which are secured to a frame consisting of bars A, A', a, and at the other to a cross-bar C hinged to the bars A, A'. Carrying-wheels B, B<1> are mounted on the same frame, which is pivoted at g, g<1> to a second frame G, the latter being attached by springs G<1> to the cross-bar C. The frame G carries the driving-wheel H. A third frame is pivoted to the axle of the driving-wheel and connected by springs k<2> to the frame G, and carries the motor on a platform K<1>. A frame I carries the steering-wheels, and is pivoted by a horizontal bolt i<2> (so as to allow the steering- wheels to accommodate themselves to inequalities in the ground) to a vertical bolt i, which can be turned by means of a chain i<5> passing over sprocket-wheels i<3> and i<4>, the latter being operated by a handle j.
Patent GB-189920058-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Attaching Door Knobs, Cupboard Turns and the like to Spindles.
Inventor: BAILEY EDWARD VERNON
Filed: 1899-10-06
Granted: 1900-08-04
Abstract: 20,058. Bailey, E. V. Oct. 6. Knobs, attaching.-The spindle b is formed with transverse holes a, and is split for a portion of its length. When the pin d is screwed into place, the end of the spindle is expinded within the neck of the knob. The body d<2> of the pin d may be tapered, as shown, or the holes a may be made conical. The point of the screw may enter the opposite side of the neck of the knob, as shown in Fig. 6. In this case the point d<4> may be threaded instead of the head d<1>. The Provisional Specification states that the spindle may be channelled on one side instead of being cut through. Cupboard - turns. - The means for attaching door knobs may be used for securing cupboardturns and the like to their spindles.
Patent GB-189924535-A (GB)
Title: Improved Belt Gearing for Varying Loads and Speeds.
Inventor: ROTTENBURG LOUIS
Filed: 1899-12-09
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 24,535. Rottenburg, L. Dec. 9. Drawings to Specification. Motor road vehicles.-Relates to driving-gear, and consists primarily of an expanding-pulley, the diameter of which may be adjusted either by hand, or automatically by the pull of the belt. In a gear with a pair of such pulleys, the speed of the driven pulley may be kept uniform under varying conditions of land and of speed of driving-pulley. Means are provided for controlling the maximum speed of the driving-pulley, and hence of the vehicle, by hand.
Patent GB-190005238-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and Appertaining to Shuttle Easing Devices for Weaving Looms.
Inventor: RYCROFT HARRY
Filed: 1900-03-20
Granted: 1901-03-16
Abstract: 5238. Rycroft, H. March 20. Loom shuttle-relief motions.-To relieve the pressure of the swell 5 upon the shuttle immediately before the pick is made, the tongue 8 or another arm on the stop-rod 7 is provided with a pendent piece 16, having a knuckle-joint to enable the piece to be lifted by a fixed plane 25 when the lay 3 is moving in one direction, and to pass freely over it in the other direction. The Provisional Specification states also that the spring bolt for holding the stop finger while lagging back engages with a fixed stud until it is released by the return of the shuttle into the shuttle-box.
Patent GB-190008867-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Surgical Splints.
Inventor: BARTON ROBERT WHITE
Filed: 1900-05-14
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 8867. Barton, R. W. May 14. Splints.-Relates to splints by which the limb can be extended without the use of weights, which can be locked in position by the surgeon, and which provide openings for dressing and d r a i n i n g wounds. Pads 10, 10 are arranged in pairs on each side of the limb, each pair being connected by a screw arrangement by which the distance apart can be adjusted, the pads being also secured to plaster bandages, leaving a space between as shown in Fig. 1. The adjusting-devices each comprise forks 12 secured either to recesses in the undersides or to the outer sides of the pads and provided with arms 14 terminating in right and left hand screw-threaded sockets 15 adapted to receive a rod 17 formed with right and left hand screw-threads to engage in the sockets 15 and provided with a milled collar 18. The screw is locked in position by set-screws 20 having heads shaped to fit a special key, or slotted to receive a screwdriver and adapted to engage a flat 19 on the rod 17.
Patent GB-190012865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Curtain and similar Poles.
Inventor: BIRCH JOSEPH GOLDING
Filed: 1900-07-17
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 12,865. Lake, H. H., [Birch, J. G.]. July 17. Curtains, drawing and suspending.-Relates to an adjustable pole, which can be fixed between the jambs of a door or window &c., and which is used to support curtains, draperies, &c. The pole consists of a pair of telescoping tubes 5, 12, having on their ends caps 6, 16 containing rubber blocks 7, 17. A split or slotted conical wedge, Figs. 4 and 5, is placed on the inner tube, and can be forced into the splayed mouth of the outer tube to fix the two parts when adjusted. A spring 22 presses against the cap 16 and against the closed end 20 of the tube 12, or, as in Fig. 1, the spring is contained in a hollow slotted shank 15, and presses against a block 18 held in place by a cross-pin 14. The spring may be dispensed with.
Patent GB-190014892-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture and Purification of Anthracene.
Inventor: LUYTEN LOUIS
Filed: 1900-08-20
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 14,892. Luyten, L., and Blumer, E. Aug. 20. Anthracene of about 80 per cent. strength, sufficiently dry for the manufacture of alizarin, is produced directly from the crude anthracene obtained by filtering anthracene oil, by heating the crude substance with a volatile solvent, such as naphtha, sulphide of carbon, or acetone. The mixture is allowed to cool, and the anthracene is filtered off, washed with more solvent, dried, and heated to its point of fusion, the solvent being distilled off and recovered.
Patent GB-190016063-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Holders and Supporting Means for Document Files or Records.
Inventor: BROOKES ALFRED GEORGE
Filed: 1900-09-10
Granted: 1900-11-03
Abstract: 16,063. Brookes, A. G., [Library Bureau]. Sept. 10. Filing papers.-Relates to holders and supporting-means for files in cabinets. Fig. 1 shows a side view, partly in section. The bottom b<3> of the file b is provided with two longitudinal grooves, separated by a shallow tongue which carries a plate c<3> projecting at one side to constitute a retaining- track. Steel pins c' project across the grooves, and engage hooks c<10> when the file is drawn forward to the tilting position. The hooks c' form part of the plate c<5>, which is secured to the cabinet shelf a, and carries a finger c<8> to slide upon the track c<3>.
Patent GB-190016989-A (GB)
Title: Process of and Apparatus for Producing Resin Soap
Inventor: CULMANN CHARLES LOUIS
Filed: 1900-09-24
Granted: 1901-05-04
Abstract: 16,989. Culmann, C. L. Sept. 24. Sizes &c.-Relates to a process and apparatus for the manufacture of resin soap applicable for use in paper-making, which is of acid reaction and rich in free carbonic acid. A mixture of soda solution and resin in the usual proportions is placed in the open steam-jacketed boiler a. It is rapidly raised through the inner bell i by the conveyer f, and discharged through the openings n to descend along the inner surface of the outer bell q. When the mass is sufficiently mixed, the openings n are closed by means of the slide m, and the valve o opened to permit the discharge of the soap through the pipe p.
Patent GB-190022330-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Alternate Current Measuring and Indicating Instruments.
Inventor: MORDEY WILLIAM MORRIS
Filed: 1900-12-07
Granted: 1901-08-31
Abstract: 22,330. Mordey, W. M. Dec. 7. Current and energy meters.-An alternating- current electrodynamometer contains a horizontally-pivoted loop f of a metal having a low temperature-resistance coefficient, forming a closed electric circuit of low resistance, provided with a pointer g, and controlled by a spring or a weight. Part of the loop is situated within the iron circuit c of a stationary transformer, having a fixed pressure coil b, by which a large secondary current is induced in the loop f. This coil b may be of copper wire. Another part of the loop surrounds a stationary coil a, carrying the main current, which causes deflection of the loop. The pointer moves over a suitably-graduated scale on which deflections are read ; or the loop may be connected by a spring to a torsion head, the rotation of which is observed, necessary to return the loop to its zero position, as in a Siemens' dynamometer. The loop f may consist of more than one turn of wire. The instrument may be used as a voltmeter or ampere meter, both stationary coils a, b being connected in one circuit, or the deflecting- coil a supplied with current from a secondary fixed on the transformer c. Such instruments are stated to be accurate on circuits having low power factors, and to be independent of frequency variations.